The Lakeland Center

The Lakeland Center, which was originally known as the Lakeland Civic Center is located in the city of Lakeland. It has been open since the fall of 1974 and was renamed in 1994. The arena seats more than 8,000 people and serves as a multipurpose facility. The Lakeland Thunderbolts indoor football team plays in the arena. The arena also hosts a variety of musical concerts, including the tragically famed concert in which KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was electrocuted in 1976. Other concerts have included The Grateful Dead and the Rolling Thunder Revue which was headlined by Bob Dylan. The Lakeland Center is a popular venue for a variety of public and private events. The experienced event planning staff can help you get things organized and help you make sure things run smoothly on the day of your event. Those interested in hosting their event at the Lakeland Center can contact the event planning team for information. Other events at the center have included bridal shows, live theatrical performances, orchestral performances, ballet, classes, seminars, parties and children's events. The Free Life Chapel holds religious service in the center every Sunday morning at 10 am. Mass includes contemporary religious music, cutting-edge visual media and an innovative message about God.